How long do you normally take for lunch? If you're like most of us, probably not very much time, and very likely, you're not even leaving your desk. The result is that we're spending long days hunched over our computers, becoming more and more fatigued, distracted, and irritable as the days wears on.

Here's the solution: take back your lunch! We know, we know, you don't have time. But how crazy is it that we've gotten to a point where going out for lunch qualifies as a virtual act of rebellion? Far too many of us have bought into the belief that the best way to keep up with demand is to be working all the time.

The truth is that in order to work sustainably at the top of our game, we need to balance intense effort with intermittent renewal. When you work continuously, you get more fatigued and less productive as the day wears on. The quality of your work also suffers. Find some great tips and ideas below for managing your energy throughout the day.

The Energy Project Team

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